By Jaci Schneider, Staff Writer Poet Walt McDonald will read selections of his poetry for students and the public at 8 p.m. Thursday in Cullen Auditorium. The free reading, which is part of ACU's annual People's Poetry Series, is expected to draw more than 400 people, said Al Haley, assistant professor of English and writer-in-residence. ... [Read More…]

By Jaci Schneider, Staff Writer In many places Cinco de Mayo is a fun-filled, festive day, but most students won't be celebrating the holiday this year. Hispanos Unidos is not planning any special activities this year because the group does not want to further students' confusion about the holiday. Many Americans confuse Cinco de Mayo with ... [Read More…]

By Jaci Schneider, Staff Writer Cajun Cones: for some people the mere mention of the treat brings to mind warm, sunny days and the impending summer break. Every spring, at the end of March or beginning of April, Cajun Cones comes back to Abilene, and this year is no exception. Cajun Cones was started in 1988 by associate professor of exercise ... [Read More…]

By Jaci Schneider, Staff Writer Many students, faculty and alumni will gather to "shine" Saturday in the annual ACU for Abilene service day. In the past, as many as 500 volunteers helped clean up Lake Fort Phantom, worked with non-profit organizations such as The House That Kerry Built and the Food Bank of Abilene, planted flowers and ... [Read More…]

By Jaci Schneider, Staff Writer Upon walking into Abilene's first computer cafe, one won't be greeted with the aroma of fresh coffee or pastries, but with the gentle hum of brand-new Compaq computers. Abilene Computer Cafe opened two months ago in the United Supermarket shopping center on Judge Ely Boulevard. The cafe, opened by Robert Malone ... [Read More…]